Manager, Communications - Jobs in Iqaluit, NU

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Community:IqaluitReference number:09-507381Type of employment:IndeterminateType of Employment 2:If there is no successful Nunavut Inuk this position will be offered as a 3-year term.Union Status:ExcludedSalary:$105,342 to $119,511 per year, 37.5 hours/weekNorthern Allowance:$16,008 per yearSubsidized staff housing availableClosing Date:Friday, August 26, 2022 - 11:59pmThis employment opportunity is open to all applicants.The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2021. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.Reporting to the Deputy Minister, the Manager, Communications is tasked with the strategic leadership, management, and administration of the Communication Division. As such, the incumbent plays a critical role in ensuring that communication products and services are of high quality, align to legislated requirements, and developed and delivered in a way that support the Government of Nunavut’s department policies and priorities.The Manager, Communications provides strategic leadership, advice, media management and support, and oversight of all Department communications. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing all public communications for consistency with the Department’s and Government of Nunavut requirements. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of an overall communication strategy, and actively participating in committees dealing with matters pertaining to communications. Additionally, the Manager is responsible for managing the division’s annual budget. The Manager leads a team of three direct reports which include the Senior Communications Advisor, Communications Officer, and Assistance Communication Officer.In-depth knowledge of public and media relations, strategic communications policy and planning, and marketing theory is required to be successful in this position. The ability to strategically plan and review internal and external communications is required. The incumbent must have excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills, and be a skilled proof-reader and editor.The ideal candidate will have a recognized undergraduate degree in Communications, Journalism, Business, Public Administrations, or a related field, along with three (3) years of related experience in communications planning in a large organization or government setting. Supervisory experience is required for this position. In addition, you must have experience working with legislation, policies, and guidelines related to strategic communications. A Master’s degree in a related field will be considered an asset. This is a Position of trust, and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required.The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to gnhr@gov.nu.ca. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce, therefore priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

Contact:Department of Human Resources (Iqaluit)Government of NunavutP.O. Box 1000, Station 430 Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0Phone: 867-975-6222Toll Free: 1-888-668-9993Fax: 867-975-6220Email: gnhr@gov.nu.cawww.gov.nu.ca/public-jobsQuick Apply

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